SPED Paraprofessional

Oklahoma City Public Schools•Oklahoma City, OK

10d

About The Position

Provides support to the instructional program in an assigned classroom, working with individual students and small groups and providing clerical support to teachers and staff. The role supports and reinforces classroom objectives, helps students practice learning concepts and reach academic goals, and contributes to a safe, positive learning environment. Duties may also include assisting students with personal care, changing diapers, sanitary napkins, and clothing, and feeding students. To ensure continuity of services, an alternative work site may be necessary if a health crisis or disruptive situation closes school or office buildings; eligibility is determined by the superintendent, and the supervisor provides role-specific expectations and guidelines.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Meet one of the Tier 1 qualification options: complete at least 48 college credit hours; pass the OGET; pass the Education Testing Service Parapro Assessment with a score of 455; or pass the Workkeys Assessment with a score of 4 or better on all three parts.
Ability to operate standard office equipment and basic computer software applications.
Ability to perform basic math, read manuals, write documents in prescribed formats, present information, and understand complex multi-step written and oral instructions.
Knowledge of child development stages, learning styles, and age-appropriate activities.
Ability to schedule activities, gather data, and prioritize.
Ability to work with diverse individuals and varied data, and to use job-related equipment.
Strong problem-solving skills, including the ability to identify issues and create action plans.
Ability to adapt, maintain confidentiality, work as part of a team, and work amid constant interruptions.
Ability to communicate with diverse groups.

Responsibilities

Adapt classroom activities, assignments, and materials to support and reinforce classroom goals and objectives.
Administer classroom assignments to support teachers in the instructional process.
Assist individual students and small groups with lesson assignments and practice of learning concepts.
Communicate with teachers to assist with evaluating student progress and implementing classroom objectives.
Maintain classroom equipment, work areas, and manual and electronic files and records to support item availability, documentation, safety, and mandated requirements.
Monitor individual students and groups in settings such as classrooms, playgrounds, and field trips to provide a safe and positive learning environment.
Perform general clerical tasks, including laminating, making posters and copies, preparing bulletin boards, filing, and newsletters.
Report observations and incidents involving students to appropriate instructional or administrative personnel.
Prepare and maintain accurate records.
May assist with changing students’ diapers, sanitary napkins, and clothing.
May assist students who need to be fed.
May assist with personal care, including wiping noses or drool, hand washing, and body care.
Perform other duties as assigned.